Question

why are predator - prey interactions important for the ecosystem? report an error question 4 of 5
○ predators keep prey populations in homeostasis.
○ predators make sure that prey populations do not compete with each other.
○ predators prevent parasitism from occurring in their prey.
○ predators live in mutualism with their prey, where both organisms benefit.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Predators regulate prey populations, helping maintain ecosystem balance (homeostasis) by preventing overpopulation.
• Option 2: Predators don’t prevent parasitism in prey; parasitism is a different interaction.
• Option 3: Predators don’t control intra - prey competition; competition among prey is an internal dynamic.
• Option 4: Predator - prey is not mutualism (mutualism benefits both, while prey is harmed in predation).

Answer:

A. Predators keep prey populations in homeostasis.